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Hi Dana, I’m an international student on the F1 and I’m about to receive my OPT. I have a big idea for a startup and I’m wondering what are the laws that apply to me for doing this? Thank you in advanced….

I recommend that you start at my blog’s Foreign Countries page (http://danashultz.com/blog/foreign-countries/), then read the posts to which that page links, and the posts linked to from those posts. If you have additional Qs, please send me an e-mail…

Given the Topics associated with your Q, I will not address the practical aspects of achieving success at the level of Google or Facebook. Based on my experience helping approximately 30 foreign clients start businesses here in the U.S., I can provide …

Yes, a non-U.S. citizen can start a company here in the U.S. I have helped ~30 foreign clients go through the process, and I have blogged extensively on this topic. I recommend that you start at my blog’s Foreign Countries page (http://danashultz.com/…

I have helped more than 30 foreign clients establish or build their businesses in the U.S. (without their having to visit in person). I believe that Peter’s answer is misleading in that it merely addresses the mechanical aspects of forming a corporati…

How does a foreign citizen set up a company in the US with a registered trademark?…

Having been asked to answer this Q, and being located in CA, and having helped more than 30 foreign clients build their businesses in the U.S…. You cannot go through this process successfully by yourself. If you wish to learn more about the process, …

What is the most cost efficient way to start a consulting firm or subsidiary in the US of an Indian parent company?…

I have blogged extensively about the legal and related challenges foreign companies face coming to the US (having helped more that 30 foreign clients through the process). I recommend that you go to my blog’s Foreign Countries page (http://danashultz….

Can a Canadian found an S Corp that will be funded by venture capital investors?…

I have helped dozens of foreign clients form corporations in the US and have blogged extensively on on the process. I recommend that you start at my blog’s Foreign Countries page (http://danashultz.com/blog/foreign-countries/) and follow links from th…

Can I open a company (on my name) in the U.S. being outside of the country and without going there?…

Short answer: Yes, in theory. Somewhat longer addition to answer: However, if you try to do it yourself you probably will have a difficult time getting everything done correctly – even if you read all available online resources (you might find it helpf…

Dana H. Shultz, Attorney at Law, is a business-savvy lawyer located in Northern California's San Francisco Bay Area (in the East Bay, near Oakland) who has in-depth knowledge of law, business, technology, and the needs of startup and early-stage companies.